After getting engaged, you suddenly have a huge to-do list of everything that needs to be planned before the wedding. Except it’s not just for the big day itself, but all the events leading up to it. As modern couples continue to craft their marriage celebrations into the way they want, some wonder if all the parties leading up to the main... More »
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What to Do for Your Bachelorette Party in the Winter
As with weddings and honeymoons, people often picture bachelorette parties as sunny celebrations in the summer months. Of course, timing of the big day can mean that’s not always the case. For some people, the solution is to travel to a far-off destination with tropical weather, or even simply a domestic location without snow. Howeve... More »
The bridal shower is one of those traditional pre-wedding events that lean heavily into gender roles. For one, it’s right there in the name! Typically it’s a very feminine event just for the bride and her female friends and relatives, but in a world with mixed-gender bridal parties, that may not be everyone’s style. After all, ... More »
With so many proposals happening during the holiday season, it is only natural to have an engagement party during the winter months. Sure, some may prefer to wait until the weather improves in spring, but plenty of couples will be eager to celebrate the milestone. In fact, after the new year, winter can feel especially dreary and a fête cel... More »
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Do You Need to Host Brunch After Your Wedding?
Sometimes it feels like every wedding is now a weekend-long affair, full of activities for guests. Perhaps the most popular of these events is the morning-after brunch. Even nuptials that don’t come with a multi-day itinerary will often still include a meal the morning following the celebration. Given its popularity, it’s unders... More »
If you’ve begun planning your wedding, you’ve likely also started to think about the other festivities you’ll enjoy before the big day, such as the rehearsal dinner. This event traditionally occurs a day or two prior to your nuptials and can be as formal or informal as you wish. Some couples plan a sophisticated dinner, request... More »
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How to Have a Couples' Bachelor/Bachelorette Party
While traditionally bachelor and bachelorette parties are meant as the last opportunity for soon-to-be married pairs to party separately, the practice seems outdated for some modern couples. Relationships before marriage are much longer on average than they used to be, so brides and grooms likely haven’t felt “single” for years... More »
Much like a second dress for the reception, after-parties are a wedding trend that have gone from extravagant to nearly commonplace. While certainly not a requirement for your nuptials, deciding to throw a shindig following the reception is also unlikely to be an unheard of concept for your guests. If your venue is rented out until 2AM... More »
There’s nothing quite like getting together with your friends for a movie night. It also happens to be a great way to bond with your bridesmaids before the wedding. If you’re not a big partier or just need a relaxing night during a crazy bachelorette weekend, an old-fashioned slumber party is a classic good time. Or maybe you ju... More »
Photo by Carrie King Though it is generally the duty of the maid of honor and bridesmaids to plan the bachelorette party, the bride still has influence over the guest list. After all, it’s her night, so she should be able to spend it with those who will make her happy. However, as with seemingly all aspects of wedding plann... More »
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